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Jiang Chen was leaning on his bed, reading a book when he heard his phone ring. He took it out and saw a message from Jiang Jiewen, filled with numerous texts. He guessed it might be related to what she had mentioned during their phone call earlier that day. Curious, he began to read through the messages.
"Is there really a spirit essence in the Dragon Eye Pool of Qingyi Mountain? That's quite unexpected." After finishing the messages, Jiang Chen smiled, confirming his suspicions.
He had visited Qingyi Mountain and the Dragon Eye Pool during his childhood, and he never imagined that the place held such significance. "I'll go take a look tomorrow night," he replied.
Seeing Jiang Chen's response, Jiang Jiewen hesitated for a moment before sending another message asking if she could join him.
"Sure," he replied.
The next morning, Jiang Shi had a restless night and looked somewhat haggard, while Jiang Jiewen was full of energy. The thought of going "exploring" with Jiang Chen that night invigorated her.
"Jiang Jiewen, you didn't tell Jiang Chen about the Dragon Eye Pool, did you?" Jiang Shi asked, noticing his daughter's radiant expression. His face darkened as he questioned her.
Jiang Jiewen initially considered lying but was not good at it. Stammering under her father's authoritative gaze, she quickly confessed. "Dad, I just wanted Jiang Chen to help you."
One of her motives was indeed to have Jiang Chen assist her father. In her mind, as long as Jiang Chen was there, any danger would be mitigated.
"Nonsense! Do you really think he can help? Last night we had over twenty police officers and they weren't a match for those two. If he goes, he'll just be a burden! Tell him not to come. If he disobeys and interferes with our investigation, I'll have to detain him according to the law," Jiang Shi said sternly.
"Uh, if he shouldn't go, then he won't. I'll tell him," Jiang Jiewen replied obediently on the surface but was internally frustrated. If it weren't for Jiang Chen's protective talisman last night, they would have had to spend the night on Qingyi Mountain. However, she knew her father wouldn't believe her no matter how much she explained, so she decided to let it go for now.
Today was the twenty-ninth day of the twelfth lunar month; tomorrow would be New Year's Eve. Yet beneath Qingcheng's calm exterior lay hidden turbulence.
Of course, this turmoil wouldn’t affect the public. If Li Fuxiu had chosen to stay out of martial artist affairs, he wouldn't have gotten into trouble.
However, since this matter had arisen, he felt compelled to intervene. Although he didn't know what that spirit essence was, it must be something precious given that it took a century to form.
Precious items stir people's hearts; secret matters possess an inherent allure.
Around one in the afternoon at a restaurant in Qingcheng County, Li Fuxiu, Jiang Shi, and several police officers from last night were hosting three distinguished guests.
These guests were martial artists invited by Li Fuxiu. Sitting at the head of the table was an elderly man named Peng Shishan.
Peng Shishan came from one of the Seven Great Martial Arts Families—the Peng Family. Originally not bearing the surname Peng, he had joined the Songnan Peng Family years ago to learn martial arts. Later on, seeing Peng Shishan's talent in martial arts, his master—Peng Tianqi—had him marry into the Peng Family.
The Peng Family was vast and influential with branches and businesses across various provinces; the Southeast Province branch was managed by Peng Shishan himself.
However, as a son-in-law by marriage, every time he returned to Songnan Peng Family, he couldn't escape some gossip. Therefore, unless it was something special, he generally avoided returning to Songnan and continued living in Southeast Province.
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